Jackson County, Michigan Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

160,060

Diversity Score

31.8

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.0%%

Jackson County, Michigan Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Jackson County, Michigan Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)131,17982.0%
Black / African American11,7687.4%
Two or More Races8,5785.4%
Hispanic or Latino6,5424.1%
Asian1,2200.8%
Other Race4120.3%
Native American3140.2%
Pacific Islander470.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Jackson County, Michigan

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jackson County, Michigan is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 82.0% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Jackson County, Michigan has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 31.8/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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